New DeepSeek V3, & Microsoft vs OpenAI

Gemini 2.5 is out, on the same day as the new DeepSeek V3 (which should power Deepseek R2). Do both models prove AI is being commoditized? Let’s find out, on this blockbuster day of AI releases. Plus exclusives from the Information, Simple indications, Vista Bench, LM Arena and more…

How Will AI Reshape the Future of the Film Industry?

The Future of AI in Photography and Film — We look at the most hot-button topic in the film industry today: to AI or not to AI.

HOW WILL AI RESHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE FILM INDUSTRY?

The robots are coming! Or rather, the robots are here. What does the dawn of the AI age mean for filmmakers? That’s anyone’s guess. But what’s not a question mark is that AI will change filmmaking– it already has. In this video, we look at how it’s changing the industry, and why it’s being met with so much hesitation and derision.

PRE-PRODUCTION AI FILMMAKING

AI can have a hand in many stages of pre-production, streamlining scriptwriting, budgeting, scheduling, and even casting. Screenwriting tools powered by AI, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Sudowrite, can help generate story ideas, suggest dialogue, and refine scripts based on data from successful films. AI also assists in pre-visualization by generating concept art, storyboards, and even entire virtual environments before a single frame is shot.

AI PRODUCTION

AI has yet to play a huge role in production. It can help to quickly create production design elements, like posters and photos, and, of course, it can create its own footage. But AI still has a long way to go with footage creation, often not providing filmmakers much control. But, hey, in the future anything’s possible.

AI POST-PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY

Post-production is where AI truly shines. Editing software powered by AI can analyze hours of footage and help conduct assistant editor duties. AI is also transforming visual effects. It can upscale low-resolution footage, remove backgrounds without green screens, and enhance CGI realism. AI-powered de-aging technology can make actors to appear younger without excessive manual VFX work.

THE DARK SIDE OF AI IN FILMMAKING

But AI isn’t all fun and games– there’s good reason for many creatives to be concerned. One of the biggest of these concerns is the potential loss of human creativity. While AI can assist in writing and editing, many fear that relying too heavily on algorithms will lead to formulaic and uninspired storytelling.

Ultimately, how AI will affect filmmaking is anyone’s guess. Like with any burgeoning technology, it’s possibilities may seem endless now, but they could easily come up short of expectations. Or maybe it will be more powerful than anyone could have foreseen.

Blockchain Transactions Soar: 50X Growth in 4 Years | Raoul Pal ft. Dan Tapiero

Raoul Pal welcomes back long-time friend, Dan Tapiero, founder, CEO, and CIO of 10T Holdings and 1RoundTable Partners, to discuss the evolution and future of the cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem.

Raoul and Dan explore trends in institutional adoption and blockchain activity, the shifting regulatory environment in the U.S., technological advancements across DeFi, and the broader macroeconomic implications of digital assets. Recorded on November 27, 2024

‘Star Wars’ droids steal spotlight at Nvidia conference | ABS CBN News

Real-life droids from the Star Wars franchise stole the spotlight at Nvidia’s annual software developer conference in San Jose, California, on Wednesday (March 19). Disney showcased two droids that can walk, dance, and express emotions, and allowed attendees to interact with them at the Nvidia booth on the showroom floor in the San Jose Convention Center. “It can express happiness, it dances, but it can also express that it’s shy at the moment… It’s these emotions – it’s sort of a fully complete character that we were able to build. I think that touches people,” said Moritz Baecher, 44, a robotics researcher for Disney. The droid also appeared on stage with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during his keynote speech on Tuesday. Known as BDX Droids, the creatures have appeared in the Star Wars TV show “The Mandalorian” and in two of the franchise’s video games, “Fallen Order” and “Survivor.” “You see not a mechanical system, you see a believable robotic character that emotes, right?” said Baecher. Although not fully autonomous – the droids are operated by a puppeteer with a controller – the droids do control their own balance and gait, skills they acquired through reinforcement learning. The droids have already interacted with guests at Disney parks and are currently touring various Disney properties. They also made a recent appearance on a Disney cruise.

Walk, Run, Crawl, RL Fun | Boston Dynamics

In this video, Atlas is demonstrating policies developed using reinforcement learning with references from human motion capture and animation. This work was done as part of a research partnership between Boston Dynamics and the Robotics and AI Institute (RAI Institute).

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Elon Musk Just Revealed First Starship Payload to Mars Next Year!

Elon Musk Just Revealed First Starship Payload to Mars Next Year! This is incredible, y’all! Elon Musk has just revealed the first Starship payload mission to Mars set for next year, and the plan is absolutely insane. The timeline is ambitious, but if there’s one company that thrives on pushing boundaries, it’s SpaceX. Meanwhile, Falcon 9, after facing some challenges, is now accelerating at full speed, smashing records and reinforcing SpaceX’s unmatched dominance in the industry. A perfect example of this is the Crew-10 mission, a major success that once again highlights SpaceX’s crucial role in supporting the International Space Station. Let’s dive into all of this on today’s episode of Great SpaceX! Elon Musk Just Revealed First Starship Payload to Mars Next Year! Starship is accelerating rapidly, but it is also facing significant challenges, particularly in its last two flights. The Ships have exploded prematurely, raising concerns and doubts about the program’s progress. However, despite these setbacks, Super Heavy has been consistently landing successfully with Mechazilla Arms, keeping our hopes alive for Starship’s long-term success. And just recently, that hope soared even higher as Elon Musk officially unveiled SpaceX’s boldest plan yet for Starship. Elon Musk Just Revealed First Starship Payload to Mars Next Year! He announced: “Starship departs for Mars at the end of next year, carrying Optimus. If those landings go well, then human landings may start as soon as 2029, although 2031 is more likely.” Wow. This is absolutely insane! First, SpaceX is targeting its first-ever payload mission to Mars by the end of 2026. This timeline is incredibly aggressive, giving SpaceX engineers only about a year and a half to prepare for and execute a historic interplanetary flight.